This weekend was yet another fill the calendar, overflowing yet fun time! I started Thursday with a trip to Nashville, Tennessee with my friend Meghan to attend the Blissdom conference. We ended up scooting out early Saturday so that I could make it to the Girls on the Run 5K fun run on Sunday morning. … Read More about Girls on the Run 5K | Mommy and Me Monday | 510th ed
Peanut Butter Falcon | A Discussion Guide
My grandmother told me recently I need to see Peanut Butter Falcon. She and her friends really enjoyed it and said it was a great movie. (Despite her having me watch a very questionable older movie, I’m trusting her on this one). I was also offered a copy to check out! I’m all about a … Read More about Peanut Butter Falcon | A Discussion Guide
Bread and Juice | Mommy and Me Monday | 509th ed
I grew up going to church. I don’t remember much of it when I was little, but I know I was baptized (I’ve seen pictures). Around middle school, we didn’t go very often and weren’t given many opportunities to do all of the youth things. One of which that I missed was Confirmation (I think … Read More about Bread and Juice | Mommy and Me Monday | 509th ed
5 Fridge Organization Tips Every Fridge Can Use
It seems most of our waking hours at our house revolve around the kitchen, and I bet that’s the case at many other homes, too. And it’s important that it is well organized to run efficiently and effectively. Being on the hunt for a new fridge, we knew some things that we were looking for … Read More about 5 Fridge Organization Tips Every Fridge Can Use
Strong and healthy | Mommy and Me Monday | 508th ed
Being healthy and taking care of our bodies is very important to our family. It’s not smacking a treat out of a hand or say no to anything “unhealthy” but instead having healthy relationships with food, eating and exercise. It’s a super fine line especially with little kids, but it’s something that I really like … Read More about Strong and healthy | Mommy and Me Monday | 508th ed
How to help a new mom
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. Being a mom of four makes me sort of a professional at the mom thing, right? I mean, of course, I still goof stuff up and mess up, but I have a pretty good idea about it. I also know what/how people can help me when I’m just bringing … Read More about How to help a new mom
14th annual pumpkin patch picture | Mommy and Me | 507th ed
I wasn’t sure our annual pumpkin patch picture was going to happen this year. I wanted it to, but Mr. Serious had three back to back trips, and I wanted him in the picture. Before we got our family picture, the kids and I and a bonus kiddo went to a local farm and pumpkin … Read More about 14th annual pumpkin patch picture | Mommy and Me | 507th ed
100+ things I want my kids / everyone to know about money and debt-free living
Can we all agree that debt is overwhelming? It was draining us every month and making us very stressed out. By the end of reading this list of 100+ things I want my kids / everyone to know about money and debt-free living, I hope you too are inspired to take a look at your … Read More about 100+ things I want my kids / everyone to know about money and debt-free living
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe | Mommy and Me Monday | 506th Ed
Months ago, we had dinner with friends. We were commenting on a gluten-free dairy-free carrot cake with dairy-free cream cheese frosting our 11 year old made for my birthday. Our friend who tries to avoid dairy said he’d like to try it as he’s never had a good replacement. Our 11 year old remembered and … Read More about Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe | Mommy and Me Monday | 506th Ed
Simba’s Sunrise Punch
The Lion King has been one of my favorite movies since the cartoon version in originally came out. Maybe it’s nostalgia, but likely it’s because it’s really good. And now Disney has gone and created a live action version! Then, I got to thinking about the movie and how we would celebrate being able to … Read More about Simba’s Sunrise Punch
Celebrating 13 and 11 | Mommy and Me Monday | 505th ed
This week was a week full of birthday celebrations. The oldest two turning 13 and 11 was pretty big at our house. (Their birthdays are a day apart, so they often get lumped together, but get their own days, too) Several months ago, my parents found out that For King and Country was playing in … Read More about Celebrating 13 and 11 | Mommy and Me Monday | 505th ed
Because I’m terrible at making ice
Can we all agree that technology and machines are great until they aren’t? Several years ago, the ice dispenser on the front of our refrigerator stopped working. The motor had gone out. Everything I found said it was a pretty expensive repair and that it would likely go out again. So, we opted to not … Read More about Because I’m terrible at making ice
Teacher Appreciation | Limeades for Learning | Sonic partners up with Donor’s Choose
It’s no secret that public school teachers are spending hundreds of their own dollars to buy supplies they need for their classrooms. It’s expensive to have a classroom, and buy supplies for it. When I was teaching, I got $50 A YEAR to spend on classroom supplies. That wasn’t even enough to cover my dry … Read More about Teacher Appreciation | Limeades for Learning | Sonic partners up with Donor’s Choose
A blink of a week | Mommy and Me Monday | 504th ed
It has definitely been one of the seemingly fastest weeks on record. We returned home from our cruise, attempted to have some downtime and then the kids performed at church and had a messy lunch after. I really like it when the church does family activities and attempts to document them for us! B and … Read More about A blink of a week | Mommy and Me Monday | 504th ed
Spider-Man: Far From Home comes to your home + Bonus Features
Spider-Man: Far From Home is available on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ & DVD! In celebration, we have a fun Spider-Man: Far From Home science activity and Mysterio cupcake recipe for you to enjoy in honor of the movie. Spider-Man: Far From Home Tom Holland returns as everyone’s favorite web-slinger in SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, the next chapter after Spider-Man: … Read More about Spider-Man: Far From Home comes to your home + Bonus Features
50 Awesome “Would You Rather” Questions for Kids with Free Printable
“Would You Rather” is a fun game to play with your kids as you’re standing in line (like at Disney World…check out these other great ways to pass time in line), waiting for a doctor’s appointment, or on a long road trip. The rules are so simple – just ask some Would You Rather questions … Read More about 50 Awesome “Would You Rather” Questions for Kids with Free Printable
Cruising for Fall Break | Mommy and Me Monday | 503rd ed
At the beginning of August, I last minute reached out to our travel agent to see if there were any good deals on a cruise or family vacation during our fall break week. We didn’t really have any plans and Mr. Serious had already taken the week off, so we got to work. We decided … Read More about Cruising for Fall Break | Mommy and Me Monday | 503rd ed
Fall Break Treat | Mommy and Me Monday | 502nd ed
It’s Fall Break here on what they call a balanced schedule. Not quite year round and not traditional. We started off Friday night with dinner out with friends and then went to grab a treat for dessert. They have a flavor we all eat and enjoy (a couple sorbets, too for us non-milk people) and … Read More about Fall Break Treat | Mommy and Me Monday | 502nd ed
Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 13, 11, 8 and 6). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.